1941 Cadillac 62 vs. 1963 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1963 Ford Taunus is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,676 cc (8 cylinders), 1941 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1941 Cadillac 62 (148 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1963 Ford Taunus. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1941 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 945 kg more than 1963 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
1941 Cadillac 62 | 1963 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | 62 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1941 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5676 cc | 1183 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2530 mm |